Sri Lanka is quietly entering a new chapter in its history — one marked by fewer babies, longer lives, and a rapidly ageing population. According to the preliminary findings of the 2024 Census of ...

Meanwhile, the Muslim and or Moor population has increased to 2.283 million from 1.892m, the census has reported, a growth rate of 1.5%. They make up 10.5% of the entire population of Sri Lanka, ...

The 2024 National Census by the Department of Census and Statistics, reveals a rapidly ageing population and notable ethnic shifts.

wet-nosed primate endemic to the tropical forests of Sri Lanka and southern India, reveals itself. Declared ‘Near Threatened’ ...

Red fish are a favorite for both novice and expert fish enthusiasts alike, making them a popular choice for aquariums, large and small.

When the Oli government pulled the plug on 26 social media platforms on September 4, it tried to silence a generation. For ...

Sri Lanka's current foreign exchange inflows were 2,337 million US dollars in September, down from 2,521 million dollars in August, while imports surged over 300 million dollars to 2,048 million US ...

Karen Wigen is Frances and Charles Field Professor in History at Stanford University. Speaking with Srijana Mitra Das at Times Evoke, she discusses th ...

More than 40,000 homes for military families are to be modernised as part of a £9bn overhaul of “shameful” armed forces ...

Kickstart your UPSC Prelims prep early—begin with current affairs for a strong foundation. Brush up your current affairs ...